By Nik Ekechukwu- Uweru A new economic corridor appears to be opening from northern fringes of the West African sub region through to North Africa going by a new trade collaboration between Algeria and Mauritania, DDM has learnt. The two North African countries opened a […]
By Law Mefor This Tuesday, in Abuja, the Save Democracy Group – West Africa (SDG-WA) and the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought (TAS) held a policy dialogue. They expressed alarm about the shortcomings of democracy, especially in West Africa, the sub-region where the […]
In light of the increasing occurrence of coups in Africa, particularly in the West African subregion, the Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed any concerns of a coup taking place within its borders. The government asserts that Nigeria has moved beyond the era of forcible […]
Russia president, Vladimir Putin has warned the pro-western coalition of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West AFRICAN States) and the USA to perish the thought of any military intervention in Niger Republic, saying the war is planned to expand beyond Niger and set the entire region […]
By SKC Ogbonnia, Houston, TX. August 21, 2023 The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr.President of the United StatesThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, D.C. 20500. Dear President Biden, Let me begin by commending your tireless interest in African affairs, which dates to the time immemorial. […]
By Femi Fani-Kayode Despite the hysteria about who has been made a Minister and who has not and the euphoria about which portfolios they have been given or not been given, let us remain focused on the major issues of the day and not take […]
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25, 2023 election, Peter Obi, has advised the Federal Government and the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, to prioritize diplomacy instead of military force to resolve the standoff with coupists in Niger Republic. […]
A massive oil field has been discovered in the Niger Republic, according to the country’s Ministry of Petroleum. The field, which is located in the Agadem basin, is estimated to hold up to 60 billion barrels of oil. This discovery is a major breakthrough for […]
IN a cable message to the participants of the Army 2023 forum, Russian president, Vladmir Putin said that Moscow is open to equal defense cooperation with all nations that seek to protect their interests. His exact words: “Russia is open to deepening equal technological partnership […]
By Racheal Ayodele Niger Republic’s military junta has agreed to dialogue with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to resolve the political crisis in the country. Nigeria’s Intervention Team, comprised of scholars from various Islamic sects in the country, stated this in a […]
